Bill Summary for H 437 (2025-2026)

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Bill: DRUG-FREE ZONES/UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC CAMPING. (NEW)

Summary date: 

Jul 8 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 437 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 18, 2025
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH DRUG-FREE HOMELESS SERVICE ZONES AND INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED FOR COMMITTING CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES IN A DRUG-FREE HOMELESS SERVICE ZONE AND TO BAN UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC CAMPING OR SLEEPING IN THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OF THE STATE.
Intro. by Rhyne, Chesser, Pickett.

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The Governor vetoed the act on July 8, 2026. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/10226/0/H437-BD-NBC-18082.